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Great Britain's grid, Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Wind, solar and hydro averaged over the day, against 20% from gas, coal and oil and 15% from nuclear, at an average carbon intensity of 82 gCO2/kWh. GB transmission data from NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar.

RENEWABLES AHEAD OF FOSSIL FUELS
68%renewables

of demand from wind, solar and hydro · fossil fuels 20% · nuclear 15% · 82 gCO2/kWh

AVERAGE OUTPUT · GREENEST HOUR 14:00 AT 50 GCO2/KWH

Wind16.0 GW
Solar2.4 GW
Gas5.5 GW
Nuclear4.1 GW
Imports-2.4 GW

NESO, Elexon and Sheffield Solar. Great Britain only; shares are of demand, averaged over the day.

24 hourly readings, drawn 10:21, 15 Oct 2026

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Renewables met 68% of Great Britain's electricity demand on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | UK Data Hub